If you work in production and wear a uniform, there’s a good chance it was made by someone else. In order to better serve your customers, it’s important to understand how to make uniforms and tailor them to your specific needs. This guide will walk you through the process of ordering and manufacturing custom uniforms, as well as offer information to save time and money.
Things to make your job easier when you begin to make uniforms:
– Pattern Making Software
– Sewing Machine
– Measuring Tape
– Marking Tools (Chalk, Tailor’s Chalk, Rubber Eraser)
– Basic Sewing Supplies (Thread, Zipper Foot/Attachment, Thread Snips)
– Scissors
– Iron & Ironing Board
For an entrepreneur running a production company or for an individual who produces their own goods for retail, uniform creation and manufacturing is a vital part of one’s business plan. Uniform-making companies are in high demand and here is why. First off, you don’t need any prior experience in sewing or tailoring to create uniforms.
You can hire out your work but if you would like to save money, learn how to make them yourself. Creating your own unique designs is another great way to make sure that your workers will feel proud wearing what they do every day and be more productive in their jobs. The methodical process of creating a uniform from start to finish has four main steps: pattern making, fabric selection, drafting patterns, and cutting fabrics.
Preparing for your new venture of creating uniforms requires gathering supplies and materials. In order to get started, you must have some knowledge about pattern-making software as well as basic knowledge about sewing machines. A chalk pencil is also essential when drawing out your design before cutting anything which allows you to erase mistakes easily so it doesn’t ruin any fabric.
After measuring all parts of your body with a measuring tape, create a paper outline sketch with details such as collar size, arm length, etc., and then figure out where everything goes using chalk or tailor’s chalk by drawing directly onto clothes; transfer markings with tailor’s chalk onto paper once complete.
Cutting material may seem difficult at first but after practicing several times you’ll get used to it! The more practice you have with cutting, drafting, and sewing, the better your uniform will turn out. Here are some common materials used in uniform making:
Cotton- Cotton is an extremely popular fabric that can be found anywhere. It is comfortable, breathable, and relatively easy to work with. Most uniforms are made from cotton as it has good strength, drape well, and comes in a variety of colors.
Polyester/Nylon- These fabrics are great for uniforms because they are wrinkle resistant which means they look great even after a long day of wear. They also dry quickly which is a huge plus when washing uniforms.
Sewing Machine – You can buy a sewing machine from your local store or order one online. The brand doesn’t matter as much as finding one that suits your needs and wants. Most machines have more than enough power, speed, and ease of use to get any job done but be sure to research before you buy!
The above are general steps on how to make uniforms. Now it’s time to decide what kind of uniform you want your workers to wear and create something that represents who you are as a business.
